Ivan Leow passed away

2022 - 9 - 18

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Triton Poker Co-Founder Ivan Leow Unexpectedly Passes Away at ... (PokerNews.com)

On Saturday, September 17, co-founder of Triton Poker Ivan Leow, 39, unexpectedly passed away from an apparent heart attack while at Triton Cyprus stop.

[Wiktor Malinowski](/poker-players/wiktor-malinowski/) in the [Merit Poker Super High Roller Bowl Europe](https://www.pokernews.com/news/2021/09/wiktor-malinowski-wins-super-high-roller-bowl-europe-39754.htm). In fact, his “worst” finish was taking 63rd place out of 771 runners for $5,386 in the 2018 European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Event #19: €2,200 NLH. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the start of today’s stream has been delayed. “Ivan was a hugely popular member of the Triton family. He will be sincerely missed by his family, friends, and everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.” He was also a fantastic poker player, with a lifelong passion for the game,” Triton Poker said in a statement.

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High Roller Series Canceled After Poker Player Unexpectedly ... (CardPlayer.com)

The poker world was shocked to learn that high-stakes Malaysian poker player Ivan Leow had suddenly passed away from an apparent heart attack.

I was not 100% not sleeping in Cyprus your kindness work ethic and understanding was on full display In the short time I interacted in the gym with you. See you again Ivan Leow in another time, in another life, in another personality. He will be sincerely missed by his family, friends, and everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him," the statement continued. “Ivan was a hugely popular member of the Triton family. After learning of Leow’s passing, play was postponed for the planned $50,000 Short Deck final table. Leow, who was popular on the high-stakes circuit, was just 39 years old and had been playing in the Triton Poker Cyprus series all week.

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High Stakes Poker Pro Ivan Leow Dead Aged 41 of Suspected Heart ... (PokerTube)

High stakes poker pro and Triton Poker founding member Seng Yee “Ivan” Leow has died aged 41, apparently of a heart attack.

- “Ivan and I were joking around at the table this trip and he said to me "You know, I love you very much". Sending so much love to his family and the entire @tritonpoker family” – Ebony Kenney In the short time I played w/him, Ivan was such a joy to be around. Ivan was a very special person, who lived life to the full, was always smiling, and loved the game of poker. “Ivan was a hugely popular member of the Triton family. He was warm, generous, and enormous fun both at the tables and off – a loyal friend to us all.

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Ivan Leow Cause Of Death – What Happened To Him? (We Publish News)

The Triton Poker Series was supposed to have had a grand ending at the Merit Diamond Royal Cyprus. Still, it came to a sad end as Ivan Leow, 41.

He usually had a smile on his face and was kind to everyone. Another six-figure cash from him was the victory at the €100k High Roller Event at WSOPE Europe 2018 (€1,251,455) or that Triton High Roller wins for $1.4 and $1.1 million, respectively. Still, it came to a sad end as Ivan Leow, 39, the co-founder of Triton Poker, died suddenly from natural causes on Saturday, September 17.

Ivan Leow dead, malaysischer Pokerspieler - cause of death ... (MRandom News)

From Paul & Richard, It is with great sadness we announce that our dear friend, partner, supporter and founding Triton member, Ivan Leow, 41, passed away.

However, as the precinct loomed, Chan beat the German with a poor rhythm in the bar. This was followed by an all-in 15bb and Philipp Gruissem came in with A7cc but was beaten by Leow’s A9o. Then, our soon-to-be-crowned champion got all-in against Konstantin Uspenskii’s AQo and his pocket pair fell to the floor with 10’s and took a hit. Sometimes the venue resembles a German High Stakes Poker Tournament, with one person visiting the cashier early. The 36-year-old Malaysian, who enjoys playing poker, won the Triton Poker Super High Roller for a 6,000,000 rand ($94,000) buy-in at partypoker MILLIONS Russia. My first interaction with Ivan Leow was in Macau and it was nothing but positive vibes.

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